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PST – Pacific Standard Time

Current Offset:UTC-7(Daylight Time Active)

Timezone Overview

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is a time standard used across the North America region. The current local UTC offset is UTC-7. PST (UTC-8) is the standard time variant of Pacific Time (PT). Regions following this timezone advance clocks to PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving periods.

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Pacific Time (PT) Variant

Daylight Saving Time Counterpart: PDT

PST is the standard-time variant (UTC-8) of Pacific Time. During the daylight saving period in summer, regions following Pacific Time switch to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7).

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PST Timezone Details

Abbreviation
PST
Standard Offset
UTC-8
Current Offset
UTC-7
Daylight Offset
UTC-7
DST Status
Active (Daylight)
IANA Identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Region
North America
Clock Changes
Seasonal (2x/year)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

Pacific Standard Time (PST) participates in daylight saving time adjustments. During the standard time period, clocks operate at UTC-8, and during the daylight saving period, clocks advance by 1 hour to UTC-7.

Standard Time
UTC-8
PST
Daylight Saving Time
UTC-7
PDT

Specific changeover dates depend on jurisdictional regulations. In North America transitions generally take place in March and November, in Europe transitions occur in late March and late October, and Southern Hemisphere zones transition between October and April.

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Major Cities in PST Time

Representative cities currently observing Pacific Standard Time (PST) with their live local times.

10 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
Los AngelesUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
San DiegoUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
San JoseUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
San FranciscoUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
SeattleUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
PortlandUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
Las VegasUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
FresnoUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
SacramentoUnited States11:19 PMUTC-7
VancouverCanada11:19 PMUTC-7

Countries & Territories Represented

United StatesCanada

PST Time Zone Converters

Convert PST to other major international time zones with live clocks.

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IST to PST
India Standard Time
EST to PST
Eastern Standard Time
PST to IST
India Standard Time
PST to EST
Eastern Standard Time
PST to GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
PST to CST
Central Standard Time
PST to UTC
Coordinated Universal Time
PST to BST
British Summer Time

Other North America Timezones

EST
UTC-5
EDT
UTC-4
CST
UTC-6
CDT
UTC-5
MST
UTC-7
MDT
UTC-6

Frequently Asked Questions about PST

Accurate, factual answers regarding Pacific Standard Time (PST) and its seasonal schedule.

What is PST and what does it stand for?

PST stands for Pacific Standard Time. It is a civil time standard used in North America with a standard offset of UTC-8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC-7.

Does PST observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Yes, Pacific Standard Time participates in seasonal daylight saving time shifts. Standard time is UTC-8 and daylight saving time is UTC-7. Clocks in this zone are currently advancing for daylight saving time.

What is the difference between PST and PDT?

PST is the standard-time variant (UTC-8) of Pacific Time. During the daylight saving period in summer, regions following Pacific Time switch to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7).

Which major cities use PST?

Major cities operating in or aligned with Pacific Standard Time include Los Angeles (United States), San Diego (United States), San Jose (United States), San Francisco (United States), Seattle (United States), among others.

How do I convert PST to another timezone?

To convert PST (UTC-7) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC-7. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.